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(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)   The Golden State Warriors took down the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night even though they lost Steph Curry to injury after 25 minutes. One of the reasons why the Warriors pulled off a 117-114 win was because of Draymond Green, who was surprisingly robust with points, scoring 21 points along with his seven rebounds, and five assists. Speaking on “Run It Back,” per NBACentral, Chandler Parsons said that the Warriors typically don’t need Green to score like that, and he is helpful for plenty of other reasons. However, Parsons said that if Green had played for a team like the Charlotte Hornets or Washington Wizards early in his career, he could have averaged about 20 or 22 points per game. https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1903106616523710899 Green’s season average right now is 9.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.7 assists, which is very different from the 21 points he put up on Thursday. Green doesn’t often score that much, and he doe...

(Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)   Pat Riley has had the sort of career and life that most basketball fans only dream of. He is a staple of the league and icon of the game and is celebrated as one of the most important figures in sports history. On Thursday, NBA History toasted Riley, who is celebrating his 80th birthday. “Join us in wishing a Happy 80th Birthday to 1971-72 NBA champion as a player, 5x NBA champion Head Coach and @Hoophall inductee, Pat Riley!” NBA History wrote with a picture that featured many of his massive accomplishments. Join us in wishing a Happy 80th Birthday to 1971-72 NBA champion as a player, 5x NBA champion Head Coach and @Hoophall inductee, Pat Riley! #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/5YJRl8fOX6 — NBA History (@NBAHistory) March 20, 2025 Riley quite literally changed multiple teams and perhaps the entire league. Following his years as a player, Riley became an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers and eventually worked his way up t...

(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)   The Los Angeles Lakers’ grueling schedule will continue on Thursday night, but they will be without a very pivotal player. As reported by Dave McMenamin, per Legion Hoops, Luka Doncic will not play in the game against the Bucks as he continues to nurse an ankle injury. This has been a tough stretch of games for the Lakers, and while they would love to see Doncic on the court, his absence isn’t that surprising. BREAKING: Luka Doncic is OUT for tonight’s game vs. the Bucks, per @mcten pic.twitter.com/lz4y9k9Sw3 — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 20, 2025 The Bucks game will be the second of back-to-back matches for the Lakers, who just took down the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Even with his injured ankle, Doncic put up 31 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in the 120-108 victory. The Lakers have played six games in eight days, partly due to making up time they lost during the Los Angeles wildfires. They have had to p...

(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)   Just a few weeks ago, a lot of people had written the Golden State Warriors off and figured their season was over. Now they are the sixth seed in their conference and playing like true playoff contenders again. Jimmy Butler is a huge reason why things are going so well for the team and they have been on a great run since he was traded. As noted by Legion Hoops, the Warriors are now 15-3 since trading for Butler. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat have gone 4-16. After all the drama, rumors, and speculation, it looks like Butler coming to the Warriors was a great move for the organization. The Warriors are 15-3 since trading for Jimmy Butler. The Miami Heat? 4-16… pic.twitter.com/sOM5VijpWg — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 20, 2025 Golden State’s latest win was over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, when Butler posted 24 points and 10 assists. Since coming to the Warriors, he has averaged 17.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists. Those...

(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)   The Los Angeles Clippers have come to life and have now won four games in a row. They are the seventh seed in the West and have defeated some tough opponents lately. But even though they are playing well, Stephen A. Smith told “First Take” that he still doesn’t believe in them for one very important reason: the health of Kawhi Leonard. “The reason I’m not sold on the Clippers is because … I’m just waiting for Kawhi Leonard to get hurt. I know that come playoff time, he’s not going to be available,” Smith said. "The reason I'm not sold on the Clippers is because … I'm just waiting for Kawhi Leonard to get hurt. I know that come playoff time, he's not going to be available." @stephenasmith pic.twitter.com/sRuaAQFavT — First Take (@FirstTake) March 19, 2025 The Clippers took down the league-best Cleveland Cavaliers the other night, and Leonard posted 33 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals durin...

(Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)   Following Wednesday night’s win over the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference. If they keep playing well, they have a shot at claiming the second seed before the start of the playoffs next month. Speaking on “First Take,” Jay Williams urged the Lakers to get that second seed and avoid two teams: the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. “I am avoiding OKC at all costs until we get to the Western Conference finals. … I’m trying to avoid [Denver] too,” Williams said. He said that he would do whatever is necessary to stay away from those two teams until they are unavoidable, and he’s not the only one thinking that way. "I am avoiding OKC at all costs until we get to the Western Conference finals. … I'm trying to avoid [Denver] too." — @RealJayWilliams on why the Lakers should go for the No. 2 seed in the West pic.twitter.com/AA21ZhoXzc — First Take (@FirstTake) March ...

(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)   The Los Angeles Lakers easily handled the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, which meant Bronny James got some time on the floor. James has spent most of his time this season in the G-League, but when he does play with the Lakers, it’s typically when his team is far ahead or behind their opponents. A lot of people have talked about his style, skills, and game, and James has heard it all. According to James, the onslaught of comments doesn’t feel good, but he is using that as “fuel.” “I see everything that people are saying, and people think, like, I’m a f—–g robot, like I don’t have any feelings or emotions. But, I just take that and use it as fuel,” James said, per Courtside Buzz. Bronny James on what people say about him & his basketball career: “I see everything that people are saying, and people think, like, I’m a f****ing robot, like I don’t have any feelings or emotions. But, I just take that and use it as fuel.” Tho...